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Finance and Administration News

Payroll issues guidance on end of fiscal year reconciliation of leave usage


As the end of FY19 approaches, faculty and staff are reminded to record all planned and/or confirmed absences through June 30 in the appropriate system to ensure that leave balances are appropriately reflected and carried over into FY20.


As we take a look at our , there are clearly some lessons that we can learn from college towns about supporting infrastructure. 

Deposit Reminders


All funds must be deposited with the Office of the Bursar by 3:30 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019, to be recorded as FY19 revenue. 

Key Dates for Fiscal Year-End Close


Fiscal year-end is fast approaching. Below are the key dates for submitting finance forms and payments for processing in the 2019 fiscal year. These dates, and more, are also available in the Finance Calendar.

Tax Exemption on University Travel


As a public university in the state of Ohio, 51ĀŅĀ× is exempt from most types of taxation.  The University is exempt from both sales tax and lodging tax within Ohio.  Once travel occurs outside the state of Ohio, however, each state is different and each state will have different requirements for exemption.

OBI Dashboard Updates


The following OBI Dashboard updates have been completed during spring term:

Time and Effort Reporting


51ĀŅĀ× is required to document procedures and maintain supporting documentation for the distribution of an individual’s effort to sponsored agreements in accordance with federal regulations as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).  , provides that records must reasonably reflect 100% of the activities for which an employee is compensated by the University.

Grants Accounts and Internal Awards Overspent Balances and Timely Award Close Out


Sponsored awards, Internal awards and Cost Share awards are maintained in the Grants Accounting module and are not permitted to have overspent balances.

Petty Cash and Change Fund Management


Internal Audit conducts cash counts and reviews cash account handling and control procedures across the University to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and used for the purpose intended.